National search begins for new MU athletics director

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The University of Missouri has started the search for the 21st athletics director with a nine-person search advisory committee.

The committee consists of university leaders and other stakeholders with proven experience and deep knowledge of the evolving college athletic landscape.

“We’re excited to launch this national search,” said Mun Choi, president of the University of Missouri. “We’re seeking to hire a proven AD with a track record of visionary leadership, business acumen, fundraising successes, high integrity, effective management skills and a focus on the well-being of our student-athletes. Mizzou is a proud member of the SEC, and our new AD must radiate a winning and innovative approach.”

The new athletics director will join a program that saw a school-record 18 teams represented in the 2020-21 postseason.

The search advisory committee will be chaired by Curator Jeff Layman.

“Our goal is to hire a dynamic athletics director who will build upon our success in the SEC and instill a championship culture at Mizzou,” he said.

The search advisory committee will be assisted by Parker Executive Search firm, which carried out searches for previous Mizzou head coaches, including basketball and football.

Current Athletics Director Jim Sterk will remain at his post until a new director is named or Sept. 15, whichever is earlier.